This fish is known as
Queensland Yellowtail Angelfish and the correct latin name is
Chaetodontoplus meredithi. It belongs to the
Angelfish family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Western Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This Angelfish is semi-aggressive. The larger the tank is, the less aggression can be seen.
Queensland Yellowtail Angelfish can grow up to 25 cm what is approximately 9 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 3000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 465 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Queensland Yellowtail Angelfish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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Document modified on Sun Dec 16 16:34:20 UTC 2007
Document created on Sun Dec 16 16:34:20 UTC 2007
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